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After being a soy-free vegan for twenty years, I have finally welcomed Tempeh into my life.

There is so much controversy about Soy and I had never taken the time to sort it all out, until recently. If you are a vegan you may have heard of these controversies too so it is worth addressing.

There is a difference between genetically modified Soy and highly processed Soy versus organic products. When research or articles espouse the dangers – take note of which ...

Tibetan Medicine is a holistic health science which includes nutrition, spirituality, Buddhist philosophy, ethical practices, knowledge of herbs and practices for detoxification, cleansing and rejuvenation. The concept of health in Tibetan Medicine is one that considers the whole person, their mind, emotions, lifestyle, behaviors and relationships.

International Influence
The main influences of Tibetan Medicine are Indian Ayurveda and Buddhist Philosophy. However, Tibetan Medicine was formulated under the international influence of healing traditions from India, Tibet, Nepal China, Persia, Mongolia and Greece. In ...

Our skin is like a great magnifying mirror, reflecting the internal health and vitality of our organs and physical body. The ancient texts of Ayurveda describe the numerous benefits of Ayurvedic oil massage, including strengthening our skin  (Twak Dridh Kar) while also improving the color and texture (Mrija Varn Bal Prad).

According to Ayurveda (the traditional medical system of India, literally translated as “life-knowledge” or ‘life-science”), dry skin is one of the first signs of disturbed “wind” element. Dryness can be ...